For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,549 students in Gloucester County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Gloucester County, VA is Gloucester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Gloucester County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gloucester High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gloucester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gloucester County, VA include Gloucester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gloucester County?
1 public high schools are located in Gloucester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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